I was twenty-five and on staff at a church going through a lot of change. In staff meetings, one of our pastors read the critical comments that had been left in the offering plates the previous Sunday. Anonymous comments were tossed in the trash. Signed comments were often ridiculed and… Read More
There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1,2 Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not… Read More
I’m on an airplane bound for New York, then on to Nova Scotia. My earplugs are in. My seatbelt is fastened and Ann’s book on Advent is open. I’m underlining words I’ll try to weave into Christmas music soon. “He gave up the heavens that were not even large enough… Read More
“I think you’re having premature ventricular contractions,” John said. The great advantage of being a nerd is that your nerd friends often wind up with interesting and useful skills…like fixing human hearts. John asked that I not call him Doctor Maloof, though he’s sure earned the title and if I… Read More
The small prop plane rises from the runway in Salt Lake City. Rain falls. Charcoal clouds churn. The plane pitches left to right. A business woman in heels and pearls grips her armrest across the aisle from me; her knuckles yellow, then whiten. The plane dives suddenly, sending my stomach… Read More
I stood backstage filling up with those feelings that have frozen me too many times before. Mostly fear. Pam Tebow stood at the microphone filling an arena of women with years of hard-won wisdom. Not just how to be a mom but how to be with God, know God, follow… Read More
Shaun Groves